Harrah's reports a $1billion plus net loss for the third quarter--but that's because the company posted a $1.33 billion charge against earnings to write down the value of certain assets around the country. Without the impairment charge, Harrah's would have reported net income of $278.4 million from operations.

http://www.lvrj.com/business/arrows-point-down-at-casino-companies-66826137.html

Wynn is happy despite the downturn of Wynn stocks.

http://www.lvrj.com/business/stock-tumbles-after-third-quarter-report-but-wynn-says-2009-better-than-expected-66826127.html

And because Echelon is on hold from 3 to 5 years, Boyd has $2 billion available to buy Stations.

http://www.lvrj.com/business/boyd-ceo-says-station-casinos-bid-is-legitimate-66826102.html